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JULIE CARLSON MILLER

Burnsville,MN

Summary

Innovative and forward-thinking marketing communications leader with 25+ years of experience building brand recognition and sales momentum for B2B and B2C organizations. Unique skillset spans strategic planning, creative direction, and tactical execution. Dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Communications Consultant

Freelance
01.2010 - Current
  • Helping brands say it better with strategic content for every channel, from first click to lifelong customer.

GAME ONE - Content Development and Project Management

  • Partnered with internal teams to develop targeted sales and marketing content that empowered 175 field reps to connect with coaches, boost brand awareness, and influence purchasing decisions.
  • Crafted product and program copy that turned catalogs into high-performing sales tools—driving 221K views for the Apparel Catalog and 68K for the first-ever Equipment Catalog on Game-One.com.
  • Led development of 14 annual catalogs from kickoff to prepress, managing timelines and deliverables across design, marketing, sales, and buying teams.

MERCHOLOGY - SEO Optimization and Content Development

  • Wrote SEO-friendly product copy for 400+ website pages to blend keyword strategy with brand voice to show up in search and stand out to customers.
  • Developed brand partner highlight content and seasonal blogs to build credibility, inspire purchases, and support organic growth.

GRANDPAD - Content Strategy and Copywriting

  • Created SEO-friendly content for B2B and B2C campaigns across email, social, and digital channels to guide the customer journey and drive engagement.
  • Developed content calendar to align B2B and B2C teams, drive consistency, and position GrandPad as the go-to solution for senior communication.

COLLEGE NANNIES & SITTERS - Campaign Development and Marketing Strategy

  • Created marketing content, recruiting campaigns, and training materials to help parents find care, nannies and sitters find opportunities, and teams deliver a consistent brand experience.
  • Developed content calendars and promo materials to align marketing efforts across corporate and franchise teams.

Marketing Communications Manager

Lifetouch
05.2004 - 12.2009
  • Led B2B and B2C marketing communications efforts for North America's largest school photography company.
  • Oversaw a team of seven and development of 2,500+ pieces of collateral each year.
  • Reversed ten years of negative growth to achieve 2% increase by conceptualizing and redesigning brand, developing identity standards, and revamping marketing materials.
  • Produced 50% more collateral on 60% less budget by rethinking the creative development process and driving greater efficiency.
  • Maintained positive relationships with external marketing and PR teams, optimizing value with collaborative approach.

Guest Loyalty Manager

Target Corporation
07.2000 - 08.2003
  • Led marketing strategy and execution for Gift Card, Regards, and Regards Reward loyalty programs to drive customer engagement and retention through personalized campaigns and brand-right storytelling.

Education

B.A. - Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
05.1992

Skills

  • Marketing Strategy & Communications
  • Brand Positioning & Messaging
  • Copywriting & Content Development
  • Website & Email Content
  • SEO Optimization
  • Training Materials & Webinars
  • Project Management

Key Clients

  • Game One
  • Merchology
  • GrandPad
  • Sportsdigita
  • College Nannies, Sitters + Tutors
  • Shutterfly
  • Lifetouch
  • Rethink the Win
  • Studentreasures Publishing
  • ATS Labs
  • Mezin-Koats Colon Cancer Research

Timeline

Marketing Communications Consultant

Freelance
01.2010 - Current

Marketing Communications Manager

Lifetouch
05.2004 - 12.2009

Guest Loyalty Manager

Target Corporation
07.2000 - 08.2003

B.A. - Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison
JULIE CARLSON MILLER